The James Webb Space Telescope discovered TOI-5205 b, a "forbidden" Jupiter-sized exoplanet with an unexpectedly atmosphere poor in heavy elements. The discovery challenges current planetary formation theories.
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This “forbidden” exoplanet has an atmosphere scientists can’t explain
TOI-5205 B Planet name
Jupiter-Sized Planet type
Less Heavy Elements Than Host Star Atmosphere composition
James Webb Space Telescope Discovery method
Overturns Current Formation Theory challenge